MY PACKING LIST FOR IRELAND

I'm leaving tomorrow for butter camp with Kerrygold that ends at the Ballymaloe Litfest (on my birthday!). Weather is 50s and rainy. I make a packing list for all of my trips in the notes section on my phone but I'm in a social mood today so here it is. I am open to suggestions and feedback!

research for my next trip after Ireland, to Julia Child's old house in Provence 🇫🇷

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The new Radiohead album, some old Sia albums, and more music or podcasts TBD

do you have any suggestions?

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My new Patagonia fleece

and a few ways to turn this into a conversation starter with Francis Mallmann without making it look like I'm mocking his pronunciation of "Patagonia." I love his pronunciation of "Patagonia." It's how I say it in my head every time I put on this fleece.

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35/1.4 lens (+camera, charger, cord)

it's a lot to lug around but I think it'll be worth it!

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phone, charger, additional battery pack, computer, charger

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Running shoes, running pants, my dark grey light sweatshirt

Morningtime running/walking in new places is my favorite way to see the area and get alone time.

note to self: buy less clunky rain boots that are better for travel than average tall rain boots

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passport, plug in converter things

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black jumpsuit, curling iron, evening bag, lipstick, jewelry

for Saturday's cocktail event

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black puffy coat, white wool coat, green rain jacket, grey scarf

lol "May"

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green backpack, leather tote

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a sharpie marker, a pen, my green moleskine

the sharpie marker is for when I meet Ottolenghi because if he signs my body I'm probably gonna get it tattooed on

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Questions to ask Yotam Ottolenghi after his class

Any suggestions???

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nerve and gumption

(see above)

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jeans, glasses, underwear, socks, sweaters, overalls?

what's stylish in Ireland?

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a birthday outfit and birthday perfume

TBD but I like putting thought into my birthday outfit, and usually start a new perfume every year on my birthday. open to suggestions. leaning towards Le Labo but IDK how I'd get it before I leave tomorrow.

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A big hug for Imen McDonnell! I am so excited to see her. Ooh I should see if she needs anything from the states.

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A small tin of flaky salt and a small bottle of Tabasco, little Larabars, my blue water bottle, cash, a hat?